If your child doesn't mind face painting then you can do that too, like 10-year-old Yousef Chowdhury did here. And it's incredibly simple to pull off. All you need is a denim dress, skirt or shorts, teamed with a pair of tights and a cardigan and finish it off with a red hair ribbon and be sure to grab a book as a prop! Bruce Bogtrotter Any all white outfit would work for this one, perhaps splashed with some fake blood or red food colouring. A fun creative project like making your kids' fancy dress costumes from scratch is a family-friendly activity they'll love, and will really get them in the spirit for Halloween! What's more, it's suitable for all ages and can be a tradition you carry on for years.

And you don't need much to make it work. A denim dress, denim shorts and tights, or dungarees will do the job. Finish it off with a red hair ribbon and a copy of the book and you're there. It's mostly school clothes you've probably already got for this one, with just shorts and white top needed.

How else can I make Halloween fun for my kids in 2023?

It's surprising what you'll find lurking at the bottom of the wardrobe when you need to get creative. All our costume ideas are super straightforward and can be adapted however you see fit. They shouldn't take too long either! If you're able to sew, even better. You can cut up bits of existing material, and sew into wonderfully spooky creations! If you want to make it even easier there are loads of free Wonka Bar printable templates online, so you don't even have to get the felt tips out.

If you don't have face paint at home, try makeup instead to create a ghoulish or fun look. You can always follow an online tutorial too, which will help you perfect a look. Mr Stink is another Walliams favourite. All you need is some old clothes, a coat that has seen better days and a 'Mr Stink for Prime Minister' handmade sign.Start with a stripey jumper. It can be the start of many an easy costume including Dennis the Menace, Minnie the Minx, Where's Wally, or Horrid Henry. If you've already got a princess or character costume, there's usually a book character there somewhere - like Devon Birkett, who dressed up last year as Roald Dahl's The Enormous Crocodile and his sister Paige, who went as Belle from Beauty and the Beast. Or there's the school attire - a belted suit or coat - a look pulled off fabulously by Salford City Academy Principal Melanie Haselden, who terrified children as she took on the full character role for the day. Sophie is a very simple character to recreate. All you need is pyjamas or a nightie, some glasses and your own tub of 'sweet dreams' and you've got your very own orphan.

So, That is it for our favourites. Which World Book Day Costume Ideas has your child requested this year? Get creative with cardboard. There's almost nothing you can't make with some cardboard, scissors, and a good idea. The Paper Dolls features just that - so you can your own paper dolls - and wear a simple dress and cardigan as the little girl in the story. World Book Day wouldn't be the same without Julia Donaldson's characters in the mix and this one's a very simple one to recreate.If you want to try making your kids' Halloween costumes from scratch, head online or pop to a shop and add these essentials to your list: Most of these costumes can be made using things you already have lying around the house; so even if you're only starting on October 31st and have nothing prepared, we've got you! Many of our ideas can be thrown together in mere minutes!